American Archery - Robert Potter Elmer - Bog

American Archery: A Vade Mecum Of The Art Of Shooting With The Long Bow is a comprehensive guide to the history, techniques, and equipment of traditional longbow archery. Written by Robert Potter Elmer in 1917, this book provides a detailed overview of the longbow and its use in American archery, including the different types of wood used to make longbows, the proper way to string and unstring a bow, and the various types of arrows and quivers used in archery.The book also includes detailed instructions on the proper stance, grip, and release techniques for shooting a longbow, as well as tips on how to aim and adjust for wind and other environmental factors. Additionally, American Archery provides a wealth of historical information on the use of the longbow in America, including its role in early colonial settlements and its use in hunting and warfare.With its detailed descriptions and illustrations, American Archery: A Vade Mecum Of The Art Of Shooting With The Long Bow is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in traditional archery or the history of American archery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.